N.Y. Arts and Cultural Affairs Law Section 54.15
Creation of trust a public purpose


It is hereby found, determined and declared that the creation of the trust and the carrying out of its corporate purposes is in all respects for the benefit of the people of the state of New York, for the preservation, improvement and promotion of the executive mansion as a historical and cultural resource of the state of New York, and is a public purpose, in that the trust will be performing an essential governmental function in the exercise of the powers conferred upon it by this title and the trust shall not be required to pay taxes or assessments upon any of the property acquired by it or under its jurisdiction and control, or upon its activities in the operation and maintenance of such properties or use of any moneys, revenues or other income received by the trusts. All contributions made to the trust whether by gift, devise or bequest shall qualify as deductions in computing the net taxable income of the donor for the purposes of any income tax imposed by the state or any political subdivision thereof. The trust is authorized to seek exemption for federal tax purposes.

Source: Section 54.15 — Creation of trust a public purpose, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/ACA/54.­15 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 13, 2024).

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Apr. 13, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 54.15’s source at nysenate​.gov

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